If you are looking for an adventurous but easy trek and want to experience village life, we highly recommend our Mohare Danda & Khayar Lake Community trek package. It's a relatively new trek, so the trail is less crowded and offers excellent views of the Annapurna Himalayas.
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Mohare Danda and Khayar Lake Community Trek
Trip at a Glance
Duration13 Days
Trip GradeModerate
DestinationNepal
Maximum Altitude4,830 m
AccommodationHotel/Tea House
Starts/EndsKathmandu
ActivitiesTrekking
Best TimeMarch to May and September to November
Mohare Danda and Khayar Lake Trek is a community trek located near Pokhara. This trek is also known as the Annapurna Dhaulagiri Community Eco Lodge Trek. It explores the hidden corners of the beautiful Annapurna region. The Mohare Danda Trek is an excellent alternative to the famous Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek. The trail is easy, and the journey is short. Unlike other treks in the Annapurna region, the Mohare Danda and Khayar Lake trekking routes are less crowded and offer a tranquil trekking experience.
Mohare Danda and Khayar Lake Trekking is a perfect adventure trek package for all nature and mountain lovers. The trail winds through the lush rhododendron forests to the Mohare Danda at 3,300 meters and lets you explore the holy Khayer Lake. The Khayar Lake Trek is relatively new, so not many trekkers have done it and know about the adventure it holds. The trail is rich in flora and fauna, breathtaking mountain views, and diverse scenery.
The significant highlights of the Mohare Danda Khayar Lake Community Trek
- Short, easy, and adventurous trek in the Annapurna region
- Beginner-friendly trail, also perfect for a family trek
- It's a community trek, so you'll be directly contributing to the betterment of the locals along the route.
- Trek through lush forests (rhododendron, pine, oak, etc.) and cross streams, waterfalls, and terraced fields.
- Spend nights in beautiful villages and see the locals' daily lifestyle.
- Enjoy stunning mountain views from Mohare Danda and a gorgeous sunrise.
- Explore Khayar Lake and visit an ancient temple called Khair Barah.
Views during the Mohare Danda and Khayar Lake Community Trekking
During the trek, you get to witness a unique perspective of the western Himalayan mountains like Annapurna (8,091 m), Nilgiri (7,061 m), Dhaulagiri (8,167 m), Machhapuchhare (6,993 m), Hiunchuli (6,441 m), Gangapurna (7,455 m), etc. Upon reaching the Mohare Danda, you can witness gorgeous sunrise views and a stunning mountain panorama.
The trail then extends to Khayar Lake, where you'll also visit an ancient temple, Khair Barah. The landscape at this point is phenomenal, too. Locals believe your wishes will be fulfilled if you pray at the lake. Along the trekking route, you'll meet with people from several indigenous groups in Nepal, such as Gurung, Magar, Kami, Chettri, Brahmins, and Kami. The locals are friendly and very welcoming.
Mohare Danda and Khayar Lake Trek teach a lot about the mountain lifestyle and let you see the authentic rural part of Nepal. On this specific trek, you'll get the opportunity to directly contribute to the betterment of the communities along the trail. As a homestay (guesthouse) is the main accommodation during the trek, you can respect close interactions with the villagers. The Mohare Danda & Khayar Lake trek is designed to uplift the locals of this area and promote tourism here.
When is the best time to go to Mohare Danda and Khayar Lake Trekking Route?
Spring and autumn are the best seasons to trek in the Nepal Himalayas. So, spring and autumn are the best times to go to Mohare Danda and Khayar Lake Trekking Route. In Nepal, spring is in March and April, whereas autumn is in October and November. These months are the perfect time of year to do the Mohare Danda trek. You'll get to enjoy the lush vegetation and excellent mountain views.
The air will have a distinct freshness and vibe depending on the season. Of course, the journey will be very smooth. The weather is mostly stable, and the climate is pleasant. Because these are the peak travel seasons in Nepal, people from all over the world are seen at Thamel and on different trekking routes.
Now, let's talk about off-season Mohare Danda trekking. If you plan properly, you may have an adventurous trip to Mohare Danda in the winter season. However, the cold and snowfall may make the venture challenging. Likewise, trekking in the monsoon or summer is not pleasant because of muddy trails and bugs. The views are also not clear.
How difficult is the Mohare Danda and Khayar Lake trek?
The Mohare Danda and Khayar Lake trek is moderate and manageable. It is beginner-friendly, and the gradual ascent makes it easy. Therefore, anyone can join the trek. The trekkers must only be healthy and fit enough to walk 5–6 hours daily.
The trail is rough, and some sections are a little bit offbeat. You'll mostly walk along the verdant foothills and pass by dense forests. As not many travellers visit this place, you are less likely to see any other fellow trekkers on the way. So, you'll get many opportunities to unwind and enjoy the serenity of the Himalayas.
What do we offer in the Mohare Danda and Khayar Lake Community Trek Package?
With Nepal Gateway Trekking, you will get the best Mohare Danda & Khayar Lake community trek itinerary. Our package price beats the service we offer. We ensure our guests have a safe journey in the Himalayas and enjoy the trek to the fullest. While trekking, the best guides from our team will be there with you on the trail to accompany you. While trekking with us, you'll learn a lot about the region, villages, and locals.
If you are looking for a reliable and trustworthy local trekking partner for your trip to Nepal, then we are undoubtedly the best. Our team is amiable and will be there for you all the time. The booking for Mohare Danda and Khayar Lake Trek 2024 is open. If you have any other questions regarding the trek, please get in touch with us. We'll be more than happy to answer your queries.
Itinerary
This is our standard and recommended Mohare Danda and Khayar Lake Community Trek Itinerary.
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Once you land at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, you will meet our company representative outside the arrival terminal. They will welcome you and take you to the hotel in a private vehicle.
In the evening, you will meet one of our managers for a brief program, settle the payment, and introduce your trekking guide.
After having breakfast at the hotel, you get ready to leave Kathmandu. You drive to Pokhara by comfortable tourist bus. The drive between Kathmandu and Pokhara offers stunning scenery. You drive along the rushing Trishuli and Marshyangi rivers and rolling green hills, followed by waterfalls, terraced fields, and small settlement areas.
You stay in a nice hotel in Pokhara. The evening is leisurely. Explore the tranquil views of Phewa Lake. You can also go boating if you want.
After the morning views of the mountains and breakfast at the hotel in Pokhara, you can drive to Galeshwor by private car. It is a four-hour drive through the Baglung Highway.
Galeshwor is a nice settlement village, the starting point of this trek. The trail to Bans Kharka ascends through a forested path. It will be a peaceful walk, and the trail offers mountain views, too.
You begin the day with a delicious breakfast. The trail from Bans Kharka goes through picturesque villages. Likewise, the views along the way are fantastic, too.
On the way, you visit an organic farm school. Then, the trail gradually goes to Nangi village.
Leaving Nangi village, you begin trekking through forests of rhododendron and oak. The route to Mohare Danda is impressive and offers a stunning panorama of Dhaulagiri, Tukuche, Fishtail, and Annapurna South.
From Mohare Danda, you will enjoy the gorgeous sunset and end the day chit-chatting with locals.
Today, you wake up early to witness a gorgeous sunrise over the snow-capped mountains and have breakfast before leaving Mohare Danda. The trail descends to Tikot village (2,300 m), and then you trek through a lush forest of rhododendrons to Khibang (2,060 m).
From here, the trail goes through remote villages and crosses a stream. Further, you walk on an uphill route that leads to Swata village.
The trail from Swata village passes through damp and cold forests to Chistibung (3,000 m). If you are lucky, you may see the Himalayan tahr and danfe (the national bird of Nepal) on the way. Then, you ascend to a ridgeline and trek towards Khayar Danda. This place offers excellent mountain views.
Today, you wake up early and hike to Khayar Lake. The walk is steep and rough. Upon reaching the lake, you get rewarded with a serene landscape and breathtaking mountain view. Khayar Lake is a holy lake.
Later, you visit the Baraha temple and descend to Khayar Danda to spend the night.
There are two routes to Dobato from Khayar Danda. Today, you take the upper route. It goes through a narrow trail and offers fantastic views of the snowy mountains. It is going to be a scenic walk.
From Dobato, you walk through lush forests to the famous Ghandruk village. The Gurung community mainly inhabits Ghandruk village, although other ethnic communities live too.
The trail descends to Tadapani. From here, you trek through rhododendron forests to Ghandruk. Again, the views along the way are phenomenal.
You descend to Kimche. It is an hour downhill walk through lush forests. From here, you drive to Pokhara. The drive will be along the dirt road until you reach Syauli Bazaar. You have a free afternoon after you reach Pokhara.
After breakfast, you drive back to Kathmandu by tourist bus. The ride will be stress-free. You follow the same route back to Kathmandu. In Kathmandu, you have a day free. You can do the shopping and explore the local market.
It's always tough to say goodbye, but as your trip ends, we must. Our airport team will drop you off at the international airport according to your flight departure time.
If the above itinerary doesn’t meet your needs, we can design a Tailor-Made Program based on your travel plans and requirements,Reach our travel experts.
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Cost Includes
- All grounded transportation as per the program.
- Two nights' accommodation in Kathmandu, including breakfast.
- Two nights' accommodation in Pokhara, including breakfast.
- Your three times meals (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner) and accommodations during the trekking.
- A highly experienced, well-trained government license holder who is an English-speaking trekking guide.
- Required porters (1 porter between 2 trekkers). Porter is not included for solo trekker.
- Annapurna Conservation Area Project permit. Please bring two passport-size photos.
- Mohare Danda & Khayar Lake Trekking map
- Nepal Gateway Trekking Company T-shirt
- First Aid kit.
- Fresh local fruits.
- All government taxes.
- Office service charges.
Cost Excludes
- Lunch and Dinner in Kathmandu and Pokhara.
- Travel insurance.
- International flight tickets to and from Kathmandu.
- Nepal entry visa fee.
- Your first aid kit, equipment and items of personal nature.
- All kinds of drinks (Water/Coke/alcoholic beverages and hot drinks).
- Tips for trekking staff and drivers. (Tipping is expected)
Route Map
Good To Know
Altitude Sickness in Mohare Danda and Khayar Lake Trekking
The altitude sickness risk during Mohare Danda and Khayar Lake trekking is minimal. Still, you have to be careful and make sure to acclimatize. The trail ascends over 4,000 meters; therefore, you may see an influx in air pressure. Our guide will help you in the event of any medical emergency. They are very experienced and know how to deal with the symptoms of altitude sickness. It is also known as acute mountain sickness. Here are some early symptoms: loss of breathing, headache, nausea, insomnia, and loss of appetite.
We use travel insurance to evacuate you in case of any medical emergency that cannot be controlled through first aid. The region you'll be traversing is remote and does not have a nice healthcare infrastructure, so we have to airlift you to a hospital in Pokhara or Kathmandu (if needed). An emergency air evacuation is only possible if you have travel insurance that covers the expenses.
Mohare Danda Khayar Lake Community Trek Solo/Group
You can do the Mohare Danda & Khayar Lake Trek with your friends and family or join our fixed departure as a solo traveller to trek in a group. If not, you can also do a private trek with our guide. We will make all the arrangements as usual and provide a reliable crew to support you during the trek. We suggest you contact us to join the Mohare Danda & Khayar Lake trek in a large group. As per the group size, we also provide assistant guides.
Permits for Trek to Mohara Danda and Khayar Lake Route
The Mohare Danda & Khayar Lake community trek requires an Annapurna Conservation Area Project permit and TIMS card. We have included both permits in our package cost. Our team acquires the licenses on your behalf, saving you a lot of leg work and hassle.
- ACAP permit fee for foreigners: NPR 3,000 per person
- TIMS permit: NPR 1,000 per person
Travel Tips for Trek to Mohara Danda and Khayar Lake Community Route
Accommodation: It is a guest house trek with simple yet comfortable accommodation. Guest houses offer the closest interaction with the locals because you'll live with the local family. The rooms are double occupancy with a shared washroom.
Food: During trekking, you get breakfast, lunch, and dinner. All the meals are given according to the guesthouse menu. Dal Bhat is the staple meal. The menu also consists of Nepali and Continental dishes. In Kathmandu and Pokhara, breakfast is given, with welcome and farewell dinners.
ATM: There's no ATM on the Mohare Danda trekking trail. You can withdraw Nepali cash in Kathmandu and Pokhara to use while trekking. Additional services like hot showers, internet, charging, etc., are not included in the package cost. The travellers have to pay for them themselves.
Charging: The guest houses have separate charging slots where travellers can charge their devices. The service can be paid or free. If you frequently need to charge your device, you can carry spare batteries.
Luggage: Pack up to 10 kg in a duffel bag during the trek. A porter carries this bag. Likewise, you can pack a day by yourself. If you are left with any additional luggage, you can store it in the hotel's locker room.
Personal Expenses: When creating the trip budget, make sure to include emergency funds and personal expenses. You must cover international flights, travel insurance, tips, shopping, or any other expenses outside of our cost-include section.
Travel Insurance: Travel insurance is recommended for any trek in the Himalayas for your safety in an emergency. For Mohare Danda trekking, you need to get travel insurance that covers air evacuation up to 5,000 meters.
Tipping: If you are satisfied with the service provided by our on-field team (driver, tour guide, trek guide, and porter), we highly recommend that you tip them. It's the best way to say thank you.
FAQs
Mohare danda trek is 13 days long. You can extend the trek or make it short as per your requirements. We offer a tailor-made Mohare danda itinerary for those who want to customize the journey.
Yes, Mohare Danda and Khayar Lake trekking are one of the best trekking packages in the Annapurna region, especially if you want to trek in the less crowded area. Anyone with good fitness and health can join the Mohare Danda trek.
The Mohare danda trek cost starts at USD 650 to USD 850 per head, depending upon the group size. The bigger the group size, the less cost will get. For more information get in touch with us.
Yes, there are no restrictions from the government for solo trekking to Mohare Danda. But we recommend doing this trek with a guide. First of all, this is a community trek, so you'll spend a night in the local's houses. The guide will help you communicate with them. Similarly, the trail is not crowded at all, so there might not be anyone to help you in case of an emergency.
No, the Mohare Danda trail has no ATM. You can withdraw money in Kathmandu or Pokhara. Do know that the locals do not accept foreign currency along the trail.
Yes, the Mohare Danda trek is a community trek. It means you'll have close interaction with locals along the way and can directly contribute to their betterment.
A native who knows the Mohare danda and the community residing along the trail will be your guide. He'll be a trained and experienced individual who will maintain the standard of the venture and keep you safe.
Yes, we'll pick you up from the airport on your arrival day. Likewise, our team will also drop you at the airport.
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